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It takes exegetical dexterity to convincingly link a specific biblical text to a specific historical event. One of Adventism's foundational beliefs requires several such maneuvers. Can historicism deliver what William Miller promised? The post Case by Casebolt: Millerite Math and Historicism’s Demands appeared first on Spectrum Magazine .
When my great-uncle unexpectedly passed away my family spoke of Heaven. But as a man who did not believe in God, he apprehended something about the heavenly kingdom that Adventists often forget. The post The Kingdom of God, Within You appeared first on Spectrum Magazine .
The Golden Rule presents arguably the most profound ethical principle in scripture. But fairness is sacrificed in the presence of power when we neglect to judge ourselves by the same standards we apply to our enemies. Why are Israel and Iran treated differently on nuclear weapons? The post By What Moral Reasoning Does the US Ban Iran’s Nukes While Allowing Israel’s? appeared first on Spectrum…
I might sound like a killjoy but perhaps Christians should think twice before casually saying, “Have a blessed day.” How does what seems like harmless goodwill to some, alienate others? Can this phrase be a barrier to faith? The post When a Blessing Intended Isn’t a Blessing Delivered appeared first on Spectrum Magazine .
Through reflections on loss, changing identities, childhood, trauma, and the death of loved ones, consider how hope can emerge without denying the reality of the grief and the tomb. Letting yourself feel your emotions can become a place where faith, love, and new life take root. (Commentary on the Adult Bible Study Guide for August 15 -21). The post “I’ll See You in the Morning”: Grief, Hope and…
Reinder Bruinsma reflects on his years working with the Adventist Church in Africa and argues that global Adventism should keep its shared beliefs while allowing faith to reflect local cultures and experiences. The post To All Nations, Peoples and Languages – Cameroon, Ivory Coast, and the US: 1984 – 1993 appeared first on Spectrum Magazine .
In New York on July 4, four pastors took the ordination stage but only three were ordained. Why? When the Adventist Church restricts its membership's participation in pastoral ministry based on gender, how does it play out in the lives of women pastors? What hypocrisy does this reality reveal? The post The Good—Not Great—Commission of Women Pastors appeared first on Spectrum Magazine .
“I was operating under the false hope that because we were all Adventists, God would eventually redeem the situation and the division would one day culminate in reconciliation.” When two former employees voice concerns over spiritual manipulation, favoritism, safety, and more, how does leadership respond? Can faith, familiarity, and accountability effectively coexist? The post Former Employees of…
A student came with a vision: Black graduates adorned with kente stoles, increasing the visual representation of AU’s cultural diversity. How did her determination open doors for other students to pursue similar initiatives? The post The VP Files, Volume 8: Rite of Passage appeared first on Spectrum Magazine .
My years in Adventist education taught me mathematics, science, humanities, doctrine, theology, prayer, worship, and healthy living. But something was sorely missing: a systematic training in ethics. When I read Luke Bretherton’s 'A Primer in Christian Ethics,' I found remarkable insights into listening, reflecting, and living well in community. The post Christ and the Struggle to Live Well:…
